From The Beach country painted with acrylic on canvas

painted with acrylic on canvas

Its wide-eyed look and protruding tongue add a layer of humor

Set against deep blue xuan paper

I loved its colour and the informal poses

Limited Edition Signed Giclee Print from my original pastel "Galah"

From The Beach country painted with acrylic on canvasI painted this coastal scene to capture a quiet moment by the edge of the ocean. A tree lined road you might follow to get away from it all. The palette I used leans toward soft, harmonious contrast to keep the mood tranquil and mildly nostalgic. There is an intentional simplicity as the image is less about a specific place and more about the sensation of a late afternoon coastal drive, the hush of the wind, the long shadows, and the open horizon. A